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ATA 357T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,729 mi
Last recorded3,729 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATA 357T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 3,729 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 3,624 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 3,582 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 3,387 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 3,250 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 3,042 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 3,042 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 2,970 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 2,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 2,805 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 2,802 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 2,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 2,462 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 2,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 2,165 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2010 1,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 1,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 1,320 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 139 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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ATA 357T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ATA 357T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATA 357T registered?

ATA 357T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 25 August 1978.

Is ATA 357T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATA 357T shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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